Phil Mickelson Accused of Inappropriate Contact with Female Club Staff

Phil Mickelson has been accused of inappropriate contact with a female golf‑club employee, according to a Golf Digest report.

The report, released Thursday, said that The Farms Golf Club in San Diego revoked Mickelson’s membership after a female staff member alleged non‑consensual, inappropriate physical contact earlier this year. Sources familiar with the case said Mickelson approached the employee before his round and made physical contact. The employee declined his advances and reported the incident to club officials.

Golf Digest’s sources indicated that the club promptly investigated the allegations and confronted Mickelson during his round, asking him to depart the premises, which he did before completing the round.

Mickelson, currently on leave from professional golf for personal reasons, declined to comment directly to Golf Digest, but a spokesperson provided a brief statement.

“Any misunderstanding has been resolved. Phil is focusing on a family health matter and is unsure when he will return to professional golf.”

Mickelson’s manager did not immediately respond to a text from GOLF.com requesting comment.

In a statement to Golf Digest, The Farms confirmed that a member had been removed after an incident involving an employee, though it did not identify the member. The statement read:

“The Farms Golf Club is dedicated to providing a safe, respectful environment that upholds the highest standards of conduct. All members must comply with our Code of Conduct, and allegations of misconduct are treated seriously. After a staff member reported member misconduct, the club offered immediate and ongoing support to the employee, conducted a thorough independent investigation, and took decisive action. The individual is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club.”

Mickelson missed the beginning of the LIV Golf season to address his personal matter, returned for the South Africa event in March, and then announced an extended absence while managing a family health issue.

At 55, Mickelson missed both the Masters and the PGA Championship this year—the second occasion he has skipped Augusta National since 1995. He also missed the 2022 Masters after making controversial remarks about LIV Golf’s Saudi financiers.

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